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Talking about mental health can feel tough sometimes. But reaching out for help or sharing our feelings can make us feel heard, understood, and supported – and this applies at work too!

This year, we're celebrating Pride Month through the inspiring voices of the many people who braved the rain and visited our stall at Northern Pride last year.

We often hear a lot about getting active, and how it can benefit our mental health. As simple as it can sound, we know it’s not always easy – for many different reasons. Let’s find out more around how movement can improve our mental health, and different ways to get started.

Most of us will feel anxious or worried at some point in our lives. It’s really common, and it can look and feel different for everyone. If you find yourself often worrying about lots of different things, you might be experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).

Most of us will feel anxious or panicky at some point in our lives. For example, we might get a sudden fright and feel jumpy. These feelings usually pass quite quickly. Panic attacks can feel very different. They often happen for no reason, they can happen suddenly, and can feel intense and hard to cope with.

It’s not unusual for us to feel shy or nervous at times, and many people feel anxious in settings such as parties, social gatherings, or while giving a speech. Social anxiety is more than this type of nervousness – it can feel intense, overwhelming, and can have an impact on our daily lives.

The mornings are gloomier, the days are shorter, and the weather is chillier. Seasonal changes can have a big impact on our mood, and it’s common to feel a bit out of sorts during the change of the seasons. If you’re noticing your mood changing with the season and it’s having an impact on your daily life – you might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Whether it’s a friend, a family member or a colleague – feeling worried about someone else’s mental health can be difficult if you’re not sure what to do. In this article, you’ll find plenty of tips and advice on how to talk to someone else about their mental health, ways you can help them, and how to still make sure you’re taking care of yourself too.